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Meaning of dialogue

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dialogue

Pronunciation:/ˈdaɪəlɑɡ//ˈdaɪəlɒɡ//ˈdaɪəlɔɡ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.

    Example: Bill and Melinda maintained a dialogue via email over the course of their long-distance relationship.

  2. (authorship) In a dramatic or literary presentation, the verbal parts of the script or text; the verbalizations of the actors or characters.

    Example: The movie had great special effects, but the dialogue was lackluster.

  3. A literary form, where the presentation resembles a conversation.

    Example: A literary historian, she specialized in the dialogues of ancient Greek philosophers.

  4. A dialogue box.

    Example: Once the My Computer dialogue opens, select Local Disk (C:), then right click and scroll down.

verb

Definitions

  1. To discuss or negotiate so that all parties can reach an understanding.

    Example: Pearson wanted to dialogue with his overseas counterparts about the new reporting requirements.

  2. To put into dialogue form.

  3. To take part in a dialogue; to dialogize.